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Nintendo's Wii game console. barely larger than a an external DVD drive, comes with a 90nm PowerPC processor, 512 MB of flash memory and can connect wirelessly to the other devices or broadband Internet via integrated 802.11b/g functionality or a USB 2.0

Nintendo's controller system: Besides a controller (right) that can determine foot movements, the Wii includes a wireless "remote," which promises "an intuitive, natural way to play games," acoording to Nintendo.

Nintendo’s controller system : Besides a controller (right) that can determine foot movements, the Wii includes a wireless "remote," which promises "an intuitive, natural way to play games," acoording to Nintendo.

In fact, the motion sensors are smart enough to translate hand movements - for example in swings of tennis rackets or baseball bats.

In fact, the motion sensors are smart enough to translate hand movements - for example in swings of tennis rackets or baseball bats.

The Wii controller in detail.

The Wii controller in detail.

Nintendo will also offer a "classic" wired controller for the Wii console.

Nintendo will also offer a "classic" wired controller for the Wii console.

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